Marquette Golf Trip Planning Guide
Marquette is the unofficial capital of Michigan's Upper Peninsula — a rugged, outdoorsy college town on Lake Superior with surprisingly good golf, excellent craft breweries, and pristine natural beauty. Greywalls at Marquette Golf Club is a top-50 public course, and the UP's quiet roads and wilderness trails add adventure you won't find at resort destinations.
Quick Facts
Summer, Fall
MQT (20 min drive)
$35–$139
$350/night
4 of 4
~$321/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Marquette. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Marquette Golf Club - Greywalls — mountain, $89–$139 · 4.6★
Mike DeVries design carved into granite cliffs above Lake Superior — a top-50 public course with views that rival Pebble Beach
The Lagniappe Cajun Creole — seafood, $$$
Cajun-Creole meets UP — jambalaya, crawfish, and Lake Superior whitefish in a cozy downtown space
Blackrocks Brewery — brewpub
Marquette's beloved brewery in a converted house — 51K IPA is legendary, and the vibe is pure UP
Day 2
Sweetgrass Golf Club — parkland, $65–$99 · 4.6★
Paul Albanese design at Island Resort & Casino — big, bold, and beautifully routed through UP wilderness
Pictured Rocks Boat Cruise — half day, $45–$65/pp
Cruise along the stunning multicolored sandstone cliffs of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore — a bucket-list Great Lakes experience
Iron Bay Restaurant & Drinkery — casual, $$
Historic ore dock building with a huge menu — burgers, steaks, and a massive beer selection
Ore Dock Brewing Company — brewpub
Art gallery meets taproom — rotating local art and creative beers in a beautiful downtown space
Day 3
Marquette Golf Club - Heritage — parkland, $39–$65 · 4.4★
Classic 1926 course through mature pines — the 'other' Marquette course is still excellent golf at a fraction of Greywalls' price
Marquette Brewery Crawl — 2-3 hours, $20–$40/pp
Hit Blackrocks, Ore Dock, and Barrel + Beam — the UP's best beer within a small radius
Steinhaus — casual, $
German beer hall vibes — brats, pretzels, and boot-drinking in a fun group atmosphere
The Upfront & Company — dive · Open late
Comedy club and dive bar combo — live comedy, open mic nights, and cheap drinks
Course-by-Course Guide
Marquette has 4 courses worth playing. 4 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Marquette has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $350/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$500–$1800 /night
Marquette lakeshore and Big Bay area
$350–$900 /night
Ishpeming and Negaunee area
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
The Lagniappe Cajun Creole
$$$Cajun-Creole meets UP — jambalaya, crawfish, and Lake Superior whitefish in a cozy downtown space
Iron Bay Restaurant & Drinkery
$$Historic ore dock building with a huge menu — burgers, steaks, and a massive beer selection
Steinhaus
$German beer hall vibes — brats, pretzels, and boot-drinking in a fun group atmosphere
Donckers
$$Marquette institution since 1896 — breakfast, hand-dipped chocolates, and a soda fountain
Elizabeth's Chop House
$$$$Elegant waterfront steakhouse with salt block ribeye and filet mignon — stunning views of Lake Superior
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 1 stay open past midnight.
Blackrocks Brewery
Marquette's beloved brewery in a converted house — 51K IPA is legendary, and the vibe is pure UP
Ore Dock Brewing Company
Art gallery meets taproom — rotating local art and creative beers in a beautiful downtown space
The Upfront & Company
Late nightComedy club and dive bar combo — live comedy, open mic nights, and cheap drinks
Barrel + Beam
Farmhouse brewery in a restored barn — sour beers and barrel-aged specialties 20 min from downtown
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Pictured Rocks Boat Cruise
Cruise along the stunning multicolored sandstone cliffs of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore — a bucket-list Great Lakes experience
Marquette Brewery Crawl
Hit Blackrocks, Ore Dock, and Barrel + Beam — the UP's best beer within a small radius
Presque Isle Park Hiking
328-acre peninsula park on Lake Superior — cliff trails, black bear sightings, and sunset views from the rocks
Lake Superior Kayaking
Paddle the crystal-clear Lake Superior shoreline — sea caves, sandstone arches, and pristine water
Getting There
Fly into Sawyer International Airport (MQT) — it's a 20-minute drive to Marquette. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Marquette Transportation and UP Shuttle Service). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.